There will be a special IYA talk by Dr Cheong Kham Kow on Observatory Night Friday, 13 March 2009 @ 8:15pm @ Observatory Classroom (behind Sakura Restaurant at OmniTheatre).

Just some information:

Why are people interested in the Direction of the Sun? – The Use of Astronomy in Modern Living

Does the Sun always rise in the east and set in the west? With their knowledge on apparent annual motion of the Sun, how did our ancestors use it beneficially? How could we use the same knowledge in modern living? A home owner may want to consider a design that boasts of magnificent views of sunrises and sunsets while avoiding the heat.

Event Coordinator: Mr Zeng Jiayi
The Marine Parade CC YEC Astronomical Society will be organising Pavilion Star Party targeted at singles to meet and mingle. It is supported by Marine Parade Family Life Champion (FLC) and Marine Parade CC Youth Group (YEC). The participants will get to know one another better through speed dating, interactive crossword puzzle game and romantic star gazing session.

Can anything be done about light pollution? How can all of the misdirected and excessive lighting that causes so much sky glow be avoided?

Most press coverage and magazine articles present light pollution mainly as an astronomy problem, emphasizing that sky glow prevents observing the starry night sky. Many amateur astronomers feel that the key to solving the problem is this kind of awareness - and that’s how to get it fixed. **Earth Hour Star Party**

For Everyone, learn about light pollution and astronomy under the stars at East Coast!

Date: 28th March 2009
Time: 2030 Hrs - Overnight
Action: Turn off the Lights from 2030 to 2130
(or more if you want)

Where: Field beside the Siglap Canal at East Coast Park (near to CP D1)

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